lionizations

plural of lionization

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionizations
Noun
  • There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
    Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • In some respects, Rogue Trooper is his Diamond Dogs (the concept album, not just the single), which Bowie modeled on George Orwell’s 1948 novel 1984.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • With complicated infatuations, these are leading characters of the Dallas Opera’s 2026-27 season.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As a cipher, the Discobolus can either represent Pollak’s humanistic ethos of a cosmopolitan society or the idolatries of Hitler’s blood-and-soil fascism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The countless interactive areas on campus include homages to legendary politicians and activists that inspire the Obamas, plus a wealth of original art, free activities, and mementos from the Obamas' historic two terms in the People's House.
    Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The King homages hardly stop there.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
  • Karlsson, however, knows the tastes of the dressing room.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
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“Lionizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionizations. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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